Further Mathematics

Further Mathematics is the title given by examination boards to an extended mathematics course studied at AS-Level and A-Level in the UK. It is studied in addition to the standard mathematics A-Level course.

Background

A qualification in Further Mathematics involves studying both pure and applied modules. Whilst the pure modules (formerly known as P4-P6, now known as FP1-FP3) are of a higher standard than those in the standard course, the applied modules need not be.

The subject is often studied at by potential Oxbridge candidates for subjects such as Physics, Mathematics and Engineering, as it is considered only suitable for high calibre students and covers many topic referred to during interviews and entrance tests.

List of the areas of study on the Edexcel syllabus

OCR and AQA also offer Further Maths syllabuses containing much of the same content. This list is not exhaustive.

• Inequalities
• Series
• Complex numbers
• Numerical solutions to equations
• First and second order differential equations
• Hyperbolic functions
• Further calculus
• Coodinate systems, including polar coordinates and intrinsic coordinates.
• Maclaurin series and Taylor series
• Matrix algebra
• Vectors
• Numerical methods
• Proof

External link

• Edexcel Further Maths Material
• OCR Further Maths Material